Posted: June 24, 2026
HR Service Partner at University of Alberta, Edmonton is listed at University of Alberta in Edmonton, AB. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application. Browse more jobs at University of Alberta.
The University of Alberta in Edmonton is seeking an HR Service Partner for a hybrid role, primarily based at North Campus. This position acts as a strategic partner to university leadership, delivering expert HR solutions and guidance across diverse faculties and service units. Key responsibilities include advising on complex employee and labour relations matters, providing HR operational support, and consulting on talent acquisition and performance development. Successful candidates will possess a related university degree or HR diploma and at least five years of experience as an HR Business Partner in a large, multi-union environment.
The HR Service Partner at the University of Alberta plays a pivotal role in supporting the institution's academic, teaching, and service missions by providing expert human resources advice and implementing effective solutions. This strategic position involves acting as a professional advisor to senior leaders, including deans and faculty general managers, within a designated portfolio. Drawing on extensive experience, the successful candidate will foster collaborative relationships with clients, acting as the primary contact for all operational and strategic HR matters. Collaboration extends to fellow partners, Shared Services, and the centres of expertise within HRHSE, ensuring a cohesive approach to HR service delivery. This role is crucial for proactively identifying HR needs, challenges, and opportunities within client leadership teams, working closely with them to deliver effective solutions that align with the university's goals. The University of Alberta is a vibrant community committed to creating a workplace culture that supports its core teaching, research, community engagement, and student enrichment experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading educational institution in Alberta, influencing a fascinating cross-section of people and making a meaningful impact on the broader community. The HRHSE portfolio is dedicated to fostering a people-focused culture, questioning the status quo, and driving excellence, with a strong emphasis on values like trust, accountability, relationship building, and safety.
As an integrated resource and subject matter expert, the HR Service Partner will apply a strategic problem-solving and consultative mindset to deliver comprehensive HR support. This includes advising on complex employee and labour relations matters, ensuring adherence to collective agreements and handbooks, and providing consultation on job design and organizational development. The role also encompasses talent acquisition, performance development, learning and development, and disability management. A significant part of the experience required involves coaching and supporting leaders through various employee issues such as progressive discipline, terminations, layoffs, and safety violations. The ability to conduct thorough workplace investigations and implement effective employee/labour relations procedures is essential. Candidates must demonstrate evolved problem-solving and critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations, identify alternative solutions, and successfully implement the most appropriate course of action. Flexibility, adaptability, and resiliency in ambiguous and complex situations are also crucial. While not mandatory, fluency in French, both spoken and written, is considered a valuable asset. All university employees are expected to contribute to a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological—by adhering to policies, completing training, and fostering a culture of belonging and respect. This role is vital for maintaining a positive and productive employee service environment across the University of Alberta.
